Managing Consultant - Delay, Greater London

Managing Consultant - Delay, Greater LondonClient: Maxim RecruitmentLocation: Greater London, United KingdomJob Category: ConsultingEU work permit required: YesJob Reference: 06f5634a8e7dJob Views: 7Posted: 03.03.2025Expiry Date: 17.04.2025Job Description: Excellent opportunity for a construction Delay Managing Consultant/Associate Director to join a highly regarded construction delay and expert witness team and work on a variety of domestic and international construction disputes.You will work closely alongside a Who’s Who Legal (WWL) recommended delay expert, providing forensic analysis on numerous reports, receiving training and support to develop your skills and capabilities, while also managing your own work.The client’s office is in central London and the employer is open to discussing flexible working arrangements, which will include regular days in the office as well as some home working where appropriate.Responsibilities and DutiesAct as the lead assistant to the expert witness in arbitrations and adjudications.Independently write expert reports.Act on behalf of employer and contractor bodies in both international and UK domestic markets.Understand major retrospective and prospective methods of delay analysis and apply them effectively to establish and analyse the nature, cause and extent of project delays.Desired Skills and ExperienceApproximately 5 years of experience in this niche industry with a dispute specialist doing delay work, along with a foundation in planning, engineering or project management.Experience in adjudications, arbitrations and mediations.Proficiency in programming software including Primavera and Asta Powerproject.An understanding of common methods of delay analysis, as set out in the Society of Construction Law Delay and Disruption Protocol.Ability to forensically investigate and analyse baseline and progress-updated programmes using industry standard software packages.Conduct thorough investigations and analysis using contemporaneous documents to establish facts relevant to delays in construction processes.High quality of presentational skills, both written and oral, ensuring clear communication during the delay analysis process.Appreciation for the time and cost constraints under which expert witness work is carried out.Ability to engage confidently with solicitors and clients.Top candidates will also be able to bring in their own work and develop business.Qualifications/Educational RequirementsA Degree in a relevant construction subject.Ideally a Masters degree in Construction Law.Employing Company Overview and ProfileThe hiring company is a small but highly reputable disputes consultancy with WWL recommended Delay and Quantum experts, offering a unique working environment compared to larger firms.They are looking for an individual who appreciates the benefits of working for a smaller business and can embrace it.Additional Benefits Package and Incentives+ Basic salary in the region of £90k-£120k (DOE)

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